Nurses Remain Australia's Most Ethical and Trusted Professionals
23 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithFor the 20th consecutive year, Nurses have been voted Australia’s most ethical and trusted professionals, with pharmacists and doctors ranked second and third respectively.
Grattan Institute Report Says Health Professionals Squandering Skills
14 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithEnabling less highly-trained hospital workers to play a bigger role could improve jobs for doctors and nurses, save public hospitals nearly $430 million a year and fund treatment for more than 85,000 extra people, says a new Grattan Institute report.
Australian Surgeons Perform First Robotic Spinal Surgery in Southern Hemisphere
09 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn a Southern Hemisphere first, leading Australian orthopaedic and neurosurgeons have collaborated to perform the first robotic spinal surgery using state-of-the-art technology.
Free Online Biomedical Imaging Courses
03 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithLearning about brain scans and other biomedical imaging tools is now free to anyone anywhere who has access to a computer and the internet.
Challenges in controlling infection for the 21st century
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Partnering for better outcomes - Quality, accessible medical imaging
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Childhood Immunisation Increases but Some Areas Still at Risk
27 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe National Health Performance Authorities second report on childhood immunisation rates shows the number of children not fully immunised has lowered, but there are areas in Australia where rates are low.
Vaccine to Protect Against Middle Ear Infection is a Possibility
26 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithWith middle ear infection the most common infection in children under the age of five, the news that a team of international researchers has moved a step closer to developing a vaccine to protect against it, is encouraging.
A crystal clear answer for pressure injury prevention and management
20 March, 2014 by ahhbThe Pressure Injury Prevention Program in the Hunter New England Health Local Health District is a model highly recognised within the healthcare profession since its inception in 2008. The program’s clinical lead Margo Asimus, nurse manager Felicity Williams and project officer Pui Ling (Iris) Li explain the program’s aims and outcomes.
New Medicines Listed on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 April
19 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithTen new medicines to treat a range of illnesses from rare forms of cancer to skin conditions will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 April.
Southern Hemisphere's Most Powerful Body Scanner Now Operating at UQ
13 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Southern Hemisphere's most powerful body scanner, capable of capturing extremely fine anatomical details, is now operating at The University of Queensland.
General Practice Leaders call for government to invest in training
21 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAccess to affordable and timely healthcare in both rural and urban settings will be at risk if the Government fails to invest in general practice training, according to Australia’s general practice leaders.
1000th Nursing Practitioner Endorsed in Australia
19 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the endorsement of Australia’s 1000th Nurse Practitioner.
